Hello! Now, for those of you that read The Future of Konoha, you're going to notice something oddly familiar... I'm using those characters! However, my story is a bit different. Take note, these characters now exist in the same time as Naruto! Also, Orori is not the main character, I prefer third person! Thanks to all those who gave permission to use their characters and even if you didn't reply with a yes or a no, here's your credit.

Orori Zakaru and her family/pets: nycmet_13

Kenji Saito: The Loud Silence Mistress

Nobuhiro Hyoga, the three Uchiha and Mitsuko Hyuga: xxXXILuvRoxasXXxx

Misha Ameterasu: Mashu the Assassin

Yuzuki Haruno: TinhThuyVan (sorry, but I'm going to change Yuzuki's last name so that her abilities won't change Sakura's abilities)

Kai Yoko: 4everDestined

Mai: sistermaraudersjple

Aki Hissori: Aracade

Shiro Krono: Shadowreaper82

Original Naruto characters: Masashi Kishimoto

The teams are as follows: Orori, Kenji, and Nobuhiro. Aki, Shiro, and Kai. Yuzuki, Koshu Uchiha, and Mai. Mitsuko, Haru Uchiha, and Shiniji Uchiha.

Finally, to all character creators, I'm taking writer's liberty and changing some of your characters. Get a glass of water and take a chill pill; if what I do offends you deeply, tell me and I'll change it. If I'm not told, don't expect a change. And here we go... The story begins!

Tsunade was flipping through piles of documents as Team 7 stood before her. Naruto was obviously anxious. Not only had Tsunade sent Sai on a solo mission to track down Sasuke, but two weeks later, she had sent him to help Iruka take care of the Academy students. One whole month gone to waste in Naruto's mind.

"I have a new mission for Team 7," Tsunade said without pause in her task.

"No duh, Granny," Naruto said. Sakura hit him on the head before he could continue.

"This has to do with finding Sasuke," Tsunade continued as if nothing had happened. Everyone froze. The only sound in the room was the rustling of pages on Tsunade's desk.

"Sai has determined-" She was cut off as Naruto shouted for joy.

"Sai, that jerk! He found Sasuke! When Sai comes back I'm going to hug him to death! We're getting Sasuke-" Tsunade threw one of her many stamps at Naruto and hit him square in the face.

"As I was saying," Tsunade said slowly through gritted teeth, "Sai has determined where Sasuke is most likely headed!" Naruto's face dropped a bit, but still, knowing where Sasuke might be going was almost as good as knowing where he was.

Tsunade stopped flipping through papers and picked up three packets. "First, you need to know why he might be heading here." She reached across her desk and handed Kakashi what looked like a map. "We have kept this a secret from everyone, but it seems that Sasuke has figured it out somehow."

Naruto craned his neck to look at the sheet of paper, but couldn't see anything no matter how hard he tried. "So, what is this secret?"

"That there were other surviving Uchiha." Sakura and Naruto looked at Tsunade in shock.

"Other Uchiha?! Tsunade, how is that possible?" Sakura asked as she took a step forward.

"These three Uchiha were born in different Ninja Lands," Tsunade explained, "and were brought here when they were only a few years old. They were held up in their travels. Good thing too, or they would have arrived at the Uchiha Estate in time for the massacre. Their parents realized the danger they were in and brought themselves before the Hokage. The Third agreed to hide the children in a town that would be overlooked by most, but protected enough so that if it was noticed, it would be able to protect itself. For 14 years, they've gone unnoticed. However, Sai has found them while searching for Sasuke, which makes us think that they're of certain interest to Sasuke. Sai has reported no movement or signs of Sasuke himself or his team, but he still believes that Sasuke will be returning for them at some point."

"When did you find out about this?" Kakashi asked as he skimmed over the map one last time.

"We first heard from Sai two weeks ago," Tsunade answered.

"TWO WEEKS?!" Naruto screamed in shock.

"Tsunade," Sakura intervened before Naruto lost it. "Don't you think it would have been wiser to have sent us two weeks ago?"

"True," Tsunade said as she stood up. "However, we don't want to give Sasuke a heads-up by throwing you three into the mix too early. The longer we wait, the more likely he'll think it's coincidence."

"And the more likely he'll come and leave before us," Naruto growled, clenching his fists.

"That's why I'm sending you now," Tsunade walked over to them with the three packets still in her hands. "I am assigning you as teachers of these Genin. The two weeks you spent with Iruka will have helped you prepare for this, Naruto."

She handed each one of them a packet. Naruto looked at his and noticed something strange.

"Granny Tsunade, I think you're loosing your sight," Naruto was smacked across the face before he could elaborate.

"You honestly think I would assign you to the three Uchihas?" she stated as she sat down. "Do you want Sasuke to know what's going on the second you step foot in the village?! No, I'm assigning you to a team that has some problems working together. To anyone on the outside, even the students, they'll think that because of their poor behavior, they've been assigned three of the roughest teachers Konoha has. And believe me, you'll need to be rough. Those three can't get along at all!"

Naruto looked at his packet one more time. "So," Sakura began as she looked over her packet too, "you want us to use these Genin to get close to the Uchihas Sasuke's after?"

"Correct," Tsunade smiled from her seat. "However, you will also be expected to reform these three."

"I've never heard of the Hyogas," Naruto interjected.

"Much like the three Uchihas, the Hyogas are a clan that Konoha has tried to keep secret, mainly because they prefer solitude. This is the first time in years that one of their children has joined a Genin group."

"That could be part of the problem," Kakashi rolled up the packet and slid it into one of his vest pockets.

"We'll have time to figure out the problem later!" Naruto said as a grin grew on his face. "So, Granny, when do we get started?"

Tsunade smiled. "You leave in one hour. If there are no problems, you'll make it to the village by nightfall."

Naruto laughed. "Even if there are problems, nothing's gonna stop me from getting there!"

The fifth Hokage shook her head, but even she didn't know what had just begun.

So, was the intro alright? I'm telling you right now, the next chapter is going to be character info. Don't get your hopes up when you see I've updated. Still, please review and tell me what you think. See you next chapter!